Places And Travel
The National Parks Donated By A Single Person
Acadia, Grand Teton, and three more national parks exist because private owners bought the wilderness first, then gave it to the public.
The Counties That Are Mostly Federal Land
Federal agencies manage more than 97% of Lincoln and Esmeralda counties in Nevada. Here are 10 US counties, from Nye to Lemhi, where federal land dominates.
7 Cute Small Town Drives In Ohio
Hit the road on seven scenic small-town drives in Ohio, featuring historic lighthouses, Amish Country, covered bridges, and waterfalls.
8 Off-The-Grid Oklahoma Towns To Visit In 2026
Explore 8 off-the-grid Oklahoma towns for 2026, including cobblestone Medicine Park, prairie Pawhuska, Victorian Guthrie, and the Ouachita peaks of Talihina.
The National Forests With The Most Lynx
Canada lynx roam national forests from Washington and Minnesota to Colorado, where reintroduction in the San Juan Mountains built a self-sustaining population
9 Old-Timey General Stores In Illinois
Some Illinois general stores never stopped doing business, and others were rediscovered decades later, preserving a piece of the state's shopping history.
11 Best River Towns In America For Retirees
Want a riverfront retirement without the coastal price tag? These towns pair walkable waterfronts with nearby care and easy, car-light getting around.
Why New York City Is Five Different Counties
New York City is sometimes said to contain a microcosm of the world within itself. Here's why it is comprised of five different counties.
The National Parks Overrun By Feral Hogs
Feral hogs are tearing up Great Smoky Mountains, Congaree and Pinnacles national parks, where crews use fences, traps, and culls to keep the invasive pigs out
The Best Small Town In The Finger Lakes For Seniors
Geneva, New York sits on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, with a walkable downtown, a general hospital, and 100-plus wineries within a short drive.
11 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In Florida
11 Florida small towns where homes sell below the state median, from Sebring and Dunnellon's springs to Titusville, Sebastian, and the Panhandle coast.
The Oldest Tree East Of The Mississippi
In North Carolina's Black River, a bald cypress known as BLK227 is the oldest verified living tree east of the Mississippi, with wood dated to 605 B.C.
10 Safest Towns In Portugal For Senior Living
Affordability in Portugal is realistic retirement proposition, but what about safety and public services? Here are Portugal's safest retirement towns.
8 Main Streets Where Queensland Comes Alive
Eight Queensland main streets in towns like Charters Towers, Noosa Heads, and Barcaldine pair gold rush and labor history with beachside dining and bakeries.
The Pacific Coast Highway Towns Worth Stopping In
California's Pacific Coast Highway links walkable coastal towns from Mendocino to Laguna Beach, where the stop is about the short walk from car to water.
The Oldest Railroads Still Running In America
The oldest railroads still running in America, from Strasburg (1832) and the first-ever B&O to the Mount Washington Cog and the Durango & Silverton steam train.
11 Ideal California Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
California offers exciting small towns, renowned national and state parks, and beautiful beaches, providing ideal 3-day weekend destinations.
The National Parks Where People Still Own Homes Inside The Boundary
Roughly 2.6 million acres inside American national park boundaries are privately owned, and one park contains an entire town. Why inholdings exist.
The Largest Arboretums In The United States
Bernheim in Kentucky tops our list of the largest arboretums in America at 16,140 acres, ahead of Ohio's Holden and Dawes and Illinois's Morton Arboretum.
8 Nicest Small Towns In The Ozarks
Discover scenic towns, rich culture, and outdoor adventures across the Ozarks in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
11 Bucket-List Small Towns In The United States
Between natural wonders and historic heart, these six U.S. towns deliver unforgettable experiences in culture, scenery, and heritage.
10 Most Overlooked Colorado Towns For 2026
Some of Colorado’s most interesting stories can be found in places that see far fewer visitors, and these ten towns make that abundantly clear.
The State Parks With The Most Timber Rattlesnakes
Tagged by the hundred, dens mapped, and radio-tracked for years, timber rattlesnakes den in these four state parks, from Indiana to the Carolinas.
9 Most Laid-Back Small Towns in the Great Lakes Region
The Great Lakes region, bridging two countries and multiple states, hosts historic towns, rich ecosystems, and storied waters.
11 Underrated Virginia Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
Whenever you’re ready to hit the open road, it’s worth adding to the itinerary any of these 11 underrated Virginia towns worth the drive in 2026.
The National Forests Where Wolves Have Returned
Wolves are back in Western national forests, from Wyoming's Shoshone to Idaho's Salmon-Challis, decades after being hunted out of the region.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Towns Worth Stopping In
Blue Ridge Parkway towns in Virginia and North Carolina pair old-time music, murals, and riverside parks with easy stops a few miles off the scenic drive.
The 11 Can't-Miss Towns In New England
The 11 Can't-Miss Towns In New England. See Motif No. 1 in Rockport, cruise Lake Winnipesaukee from Wolfeboro, and walk Main Street in Rockwell's Stockbridge.
The National Forests With The Most Water Moccasins
Snake crossings that shut a road, beaver ponds thick with cottonmouths, and cypress swamps full of water moccasins. Five forests where you watch each step.
8 Cute Small Town Drives In Georgia
Eight Georgia drives linking small towns, from Bavarian-style Helen to the Gold Rush square at Dahlonega and the shrimp boats on the coast at Darien.
10 Best Places To Call Home In Upstate New York In 2026
10 Best Places To Call Home In Upstate New York In 2026 include Corning, Geneva, and Little Falls, where typical homes cost far below the state figure.
The National Forests With The Most Coral Snakes
Venomous but shy, the coral snake hides in five national forests, from Florida’s sand-pine scrub to the Arizona desert borderlands near Mexico.
11 Offbeat Germany Towns To Visit In 2026
11 offbeat Germany towns for 2026, from Nördlingen inside a meteorite crater to Büsingen, a German exclave entirely surrounded by Switzerland.
7 Tick Infested Areas In Australia
Australia has several tick-prone regions. Learn where seven documented hotspots are located and which tick-related illnesses occur there.
The 11 Friendliest Little Towns In The Pacific Northwest
Beyond the urban sprawl of bigger cities, these coastal, mountain, and riverfront towns are among the friendliest in the Pacific Northwest.
11 Great Road Trips to Take in Northern California
The 11 best road trips in Northern California all follow a river, from the undammed Smith to the Pit's crossing of the Cascades. Here's the scenery on each.
The Oldest National Park East Of The Mississippi
The Oldest National Park East Of The Mississippi is Acadia, which opened in Maine as Lafayette National Park on land that George Dorr and others donated.
The Best Small Town In The Rockies For Seniors
Sheridan, Wyoming pairs Bighorn Mountain scenery with affordable homes, dependable senior healthcare, and a large retiree community in the Rockies.
11 US Lake Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
Two Rivers, Wisconsin anchors eleven US lake towns pairing a public lakefront with steady work nearby, each a realistic place for a fresh start.
The National Forests With The Most Wild Turkeys
National forests where wild turkeys thrive, from Missouri oak woods and the ponderosa pine Black Hills to Ouachita ridges and Florida Osceola country.